TalkChinese AISocial Chinese
Start a friendly Chinese conversation without forcing it.
The easiest conversations begin with a simple question. These phrases help you meet someone, find a shared interest, and make a low-pressure plan.
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Words to use when this really happens
Start a conversation
你是哪里人？(nǐ shì nǎ lǐ rén?) means “Where are you from?”
Ask about interests
你平时喜欢做什么？(nǐ píng shí xǐ huan zuò shén me?) means “What do you like to do in your free time?”
Suggest a plan
我们一起去吧 (wǒ men yì qǐ qù ba) means “Let’s go together.”
Turn phrases into replies
Practice the social chinese moment before you are in it.
In TalkChinese AI, you respond out loud, hear a natural follow-up, and try again. That is how a phrase becomes something you can actually say.
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请再说一遍
qǐng zài shuō yí biàn — “Please say that again.” One reliable sentence gives you room to listen, think, and keep going.
Questions people ask
Is 你是哪里人 natural?
Yes. It is a common, friendly conversation starter, especially when meeting someone new.
How can I sound less rehearsed?
Practice a real response to their answer, not just the opening question.
Ready to say it, not just read it?
Download TalkChinese AI and rehearse this exact type of conversation out loud before you need it.
Practice social chinese in the app